In a developing story, sources have alleged that President Bola Tinubu played a pivotal role in orchestrating the recent court victory of Mudashiru Obasa, reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The claims suggest that this legal outcome was part of a broader political arrangement involving Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, who presided over the case.
According to reports, the arrangement was allegedly discussed during a private meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja earlier this year. Sources indicate that the agreement included securing a high-profile judicial appointment for Justice Pinheiro in exchange for a favorable ruling in Obasa's case. Justice Pinheiro's husband, Kemi Pinheiro, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, is said to have been involved in these discussions.
Justice Pinheiro recently ruled in favor of Obasa, declaring his impeachment by the Lagos State House of Assembly as unconstitutional. This decision has sparked widespread debate, with critics questioning the integrity of the judicial process.
When contacted, Kemi Pinheiro denied the allegations, emphasizing the independence of the judiciary. However, insiders claim that the ruling was part of a calculated political strategy to consolidate power within the Lagos State Assembly.